Homecoming is a Southern family reunion held each fall semester. Alumni and friends come back to campus to watch a football game and celebrate their love of ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ, Starkville, and the Bulldog Family. Originating in the early 20th century, Homecoming has evolved to feature traditions new and old, including the presentation of the Homecoming Court and the NPHC step show.

2025 ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ Homecoming Theme

Draped in Maroon and White: Celebrating ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ’s History through Fashion.

2025 Itinerary

October 19 – 26

** Check back regularly as additional event details will be added! ** 

Sunday | October 19

  • Morning
    10:00 AM Brunch, 11:00 AM Service - Chapel Service for Royalty and family at Chapel of Memories 

Monday | October 20

  • Morning
    9:00 AM - Breakfast with Royalty at YMCA Plaza (Royalty will pass out Chick-fil-a breakfast and loaded tea to students) 

Tuesday | October 21

  • Afternoon
    Noon-3:00 PM - Homecoming Bonanza on the Drill Field (Airbrush hat event, t-shirt swap, yard games)

Wednesday | October 22

  • Morning/Afternoon
    11:00 AM-2:00 PM - The Longest Table at Perry Plaza

Thursday | October 23

  • Morning
    Undergraduate Admissions Tours for Prospective Students ~ 
  • Late Morning
    11:00 AM - Styling State at YMCA Plaza. Create a piece of clothing unique to ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ. Students will get a custom Homecoming bandana.
  • Afternoon
    Undergraduate Admissions Tours for Prospective Students ~ 
  • Afternoon
    4:00-6:00 PM - Trick or Treat on the Row, Fraternity & Sorority Row. Community members are welcome to wear costumes and trick or treat.
  • Evening
    5:30-7:30 PM - Costume Carnival at ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ Amphitheater (games and activities hosted by the Student Association)

Friday | October 24

  • Morning
    Undergraduate Admissions Tours for Prospective Students ~ 
  • Late Morning
    11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Crowns for a Cause (Homecoming Queen BellaRuth Steward & King Jeffery Johnson, Jr.) at YMCA Plaza
  • Late Morning
    11:00 AM-1:00 PM - MAFES Open House
  • Afternoon
    Undergraduate Admissions Tours for Prospective Students ~ 
  • Evening
    5:30 PM - True Maroon Trek sponsored by the Alumni Delegates ~
  • Evening
    7:00 PM - NPHC Homecoming Step Show at Humphrey Coliseum ~ Tickets start at $20:

Saturday | October 25 | Game Day (Purchase tickets: )

  • GAME DAY
    11:30 AM-2:00 PM - Alumni Pregame Pit Stop at The Mill ~ Front sidewalk along Russell Street. Stop by the swag table to get your stickers, buttons, pom poms, hand fans and more!
  • 12:00 PM - Kick Off - Club 1915 Homecoming Tailgate | Celebrate 110 years of the College of Business ~ The Junction, Tent will be located to the right of the M-Club
  • Kick Off ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ vs Texas
    TBA (2:30 PM or 3:15 PM) - Davis Wade Stadium (Half Time Homecoming Court Presentation)

Sunday | October 26

  • Morning
    9:30-10:00 AM - Nondenominational Service at the Chapel of Memories - Rev. Dean Franklin, FPC Starkville